Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Pirelli (83%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.